Italy - Taste of Sicily

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ITALY ITALY – TASTE OF SICILY

Sicily is known for spectacular biking, breathtaking scenery and delicious food and wine. Enjoy the seaside fishing villages, inviting beaches, historical buildings and Baroque architecture that make this region so famous. Sample the wines, olive oils and unique chocolate — made from an ancient recipe. Your cycling will help you work up an appetite for the famous cuisine.

Meet in Catania for a transfer to Palazzolo Acreide for your first ride — and visit the beautiful Greek Theatre and San Sebastiano Basilica World Heritage site. Next, explore amazing towns full of Baroque architecture and archaic ruins ... Noto, Ragusa and more ... as you cycle the surrounding countryside.

Don’t miss opportunities to swim at the beaches and visit fishing villages like Donnalucata and Marzamemi. Ride a lovely loop in the Valle di Noto, with its late-Baroque towns that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Visit the town of Modica, famous for its small artisanal chocolate shops. You stay in a refurbished farmhouse ... and enjoy other carefully chosen boutique hotels and restaurants.

Visit the town of Siracusa (Syracuse) and marvel at the Greek ruins and ancient buildings. After breakfast on the last day, we shuttle you back to Catania and say farewell.

ITINERARY

TOUR AT A GLANCE

Start/End: Catania, Italy

8 Days

Level 3: Intermediate

Biking miles: 22 to 47 miles/day (Options and van support available)

DATES:

October 17-24

INCLUDES:

Tour of archeological park in Siracusa, chocolate tasting, wine tasting, olive oil tasting, 7 nights’ lodging, 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 7 dinners with wine and water, gratuities for accommodations and included meals, maps and itineraries, Italian leaders, van support, bicycle and helmet, 1 transfer time from Catania at start and to Catania Airport at end. Airfare is not included.

PRICE: $4,295

Per person double occupancy. Solo traveler: Pvt. room add $1,100